Nova Scotia Trails
Trails in Nova Scotia
Gold Mines Trail – Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
The signs and exhibits on this trail tell the story of gold mining long before there was a park here. Relics demonstrate where and how the gold was mined, and local miners’ stories bring it all to life. The promise of gold is in the air! Trailhead: Located off the Eel Weir RoadSignificant Feature: Discover the remnants of old gold minin...
Address:
3005 Main Parkway
Maitland Bridge
NS
Phone: 19026822772
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Grafton Woods – Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Gnarled beeches provide colour in all seasons on this gentle trail. In the early spring last year’s pale leaves catch the sun and rustle in the breeze. Soon they give way to spring green, and then darken to provide pleasant summer shade. Look carefully and you can spot an ancient hemlock amongst them. In some places Grafton Lake can be glimpsed through the trees. A short boardwalk lets you c...
Address:
3005 Main Parkway
Maitland Bridge
NS
Phone: 19026822772
Website: Website Title
Guysborough Nature Trail – Trans Canada Trail
The Guysborough Nature Trail section of the Trans Canada Trail is located within the village of Guysborough in the Eastern Shore region, extending 45 km (28 mi) from the village to Country Harbour St Mary’s municipal line. Enjoy several pristine waterfalls adjacent to the trail; a cable suspension bridge, and unique trail edge habitat and history. Parking is available. Trail activities...
Address:
Queen St, across from fire hall
Guysborough
NS
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Guysborough Waterfront Trail
Day-use trail: 2 km return; gravel surface. Shoreline trail with interpretive panels; view of small island; waterfowl....
Address:
106 Church St
Guysborough
NS
Harbour Rocks Trail – Kejimkujik Seaside
The Harbour Rocks trail passes through dense coastal forest, beside bogs rich with orchids, over coastal barrens, and then to the sandy beach and rocky islands at Harbour Rocks. Along the trail, a viewing platform provides a spectacular view of St. Catherines River Beach. In the thick growth of shrubs at the trail’s edge you may see birds such as the common yellow-throat, savannah sparrow, a...
Address:
1188 St Catherine’s River Rd
Port Joli
NS
Phone: 19026822772
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Hemlocks and Hardwoods Trail – Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Among Nova Scotia’s oldest trees are the 300-year old hemlocks featured on this trail. As you move into the stand of tall, stately conifers, notice how different it feels under the thick-leafed canopy: cool and dark and moist. A hemlock boardwalk will take you over the very sensitive roots of these giants. Trailhead: Departs from Big Dam Road parking lot...
Address:
3005 Main Parkway
Maitland Bridge
NS
Phone: 19026822772
Website: Website Title
Hennigar's Farm Park and Trail
The Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia is famous for its beauty, wonderful growing climate, fertile soil, high tides, and orchards full of plump and luscious fruit. Nestled outside of Wolfville in the hamlet of Greenwich, Hennigar’s Farm Market has been a popular farm market destination for over sixty years.Hennigar's Farm Market
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Address:
10272 Hwy 1
Greenwich
NS
Phone: 19025423503
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Inverness Shean Trail (part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail)
Length: 16 km (10 mi) – Blackstone to Inverness (linear)Cell Service: YesDogs Permitted: On Leash Trail Surface: natural and gravelThe Inverness Shean Trail section of the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail begins at Blackstone. About 4.5 km (3 mi) toward Kenloch you will experience unsurfaced, but easil...
Address:
Blackstone to Inverness
Inverness
NS
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Jack Pine Trail - Cape Breton Highlands National Park
This scenic trail overlooks the Atlantic coastline and winds through a post-fire jack pine stand. This pocket of jack pine is significant because it is separated from the rest of its range by 200 km. Interpretive panels tell the story of this area, beginning with a fire in 1921, a budworm infestation and the hardy vegetation that survives today in this harsh coastal environment. If you want ...
Address:
33637 Cabot Trail
Cape Breton Highlands NP
NS
Phone: 19022242306
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Jakes Landing to Merrymakedge Beach – Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
The trail begins at the far end of the Jakes Landing parking lot, and climbs steeply through scattered granite boulders. This is a good place to watch for pileated woodpeckers. Enveloped in trees, you will pass by the viewing tower exhibit and continue to Merrymakedge playground. From here the trail follows the lakeshore, flat and easy, to the canteen and the supervised beach at Merrymakedge...
Address:
3005 Main Parkway
Maitland Bridge
NS
Phone: 19026822772
Website: Website Title